Contemporary with traditional connection by Natalie Du Bois

Provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials, designed by Natalie Du Bois, the featured kitchen has a chic style yet respect the footprint of the house’s era. Another brief was to make the space airy with low-maintenance.

"To achieve this, I introduced clean, reflective surfaces, including two-pot white cabinetry, white Corian benchtops, and a glass splashback – all set off with a variety of light sources."

"Feature lights over the kitchen island and concealed lighting – both underneath and on top – give these pieces a floating effect," said the designer.

"Nothing exists in a vacuum and I connected the space to the more traditional surroundings in several ways," Du Bois says. "The door panels on the cabinet are one element that provides a more classic connection. However, bearing in mind the owners' wish for a low-upkeep space, I cut the panels on a 45° angle to avoid dust settling and make cleaning easier."